Grenadines extended version cruise
The most beautiful sailing park of the Caribbean (11 days)

Meet at the pier in Le Marin, south of Martinique, to board your Catlante 600 catamaran at 6pm. You'll meet the crew and your fellow passengers over a welcome drink. The Captain will tell you about the cruise program and give you basic safety instructions. After dinner, you'll weigh anchor for a beautiful night sail in the Caribbean Sea: take the opportunity to relax and enjoy these moments, stretched out on the mattresses of the large fly bridge, contemplating the starry sky before you fall asleep. During the night, you'll sail along the coast of the island of St. Lucia, taking in the silhouettes of its majestic Deux Pitons.

In the morning, after passing within sight of St. Vincent, you'll approach the island of Béquia, (pronounced "Bécoué"), at Admiralty Bay.
During breakfast, your captain will take care of the formalities for entering the Grenadines. At 18km2, Béquia is the largest island in the Grenadines. The French were the first settlers here in the early 18th century. Surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs, Béquia, with its lush hills and valleys, is an authentic tropical island. Once populated by whalers, the island has been successfully converted to tourism, with a warm welcome and festive atmosphere. Port Elizabeth, the island's main village with its Anglo-Saxon charm, boasts a beautiful Anglican church, St. Mary's, built in 1829. Between relaxing on board the boat, swimming and strolling ashore, you'll enjoy your first few hours in the Grenadines. After a siesta, when the temperature drops a little, treat yourself to a tour of the island. You'll discover the fishing village of Hamilton with its colorful boats, the turtle farm to the south, the small whaling museum and splendid scenery. Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight at anchor.

After breakfast, departure for a short sail to the island of Petit Nevis. Now uninhabited, this small island was used until the 1960s for butchering whales after their hunt. Bleached bones can still be found scattered around. Snorkeling is right at your feet, in shallow waters, so make the most of it! Then it's on to the island of Mayreau, a mere 4km2 in size but home to two of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean: Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect arc of white sand, and Saline Bay. Discover the island's only hilltop village, Old Wall, on foot. It's very typical of the Caribbean, with its colorful wooden huts and nonchalant atmosphere. A cosy little bar run by Robert, a colorful Rasta, is the perfect place for a refreshing break after taking the time to admire the splendid view of the Tobago Cays, Canouan and Union. The island's 300 or so inhabitants form an autonomous community. The island of Mayreau is the smallest of the Grenadine islands, but its inhabitants are no less strong-willed, being the descendants of around a hundred settlers and slaves who refused the offer of the St Vincent government to settle on Canouan. Visit also the pretty little Catholic church of Père Divonne, who in 1972 solved the island's water problem by equipping it with a collective water collector. In the late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing swim on the beach before returning to your boat for dinner and the evening. Overnight at anchor in Mayreau.

You'll have the whole morning to enjoy the beach at Salt Whistle Bay. After lunch, you'll set sail for the Tobago Cays. The monochrome of greens and blues is breathtaking, with the sky drowning in the sea and the feeling of having arrived at the end of the Earth. The few islets of the Tobago Cays are joined by the most beautiful coral reef in the West Indies. After this first contact with the Tobago Cays, don't hesitate to accept the traditional beach picnic (extra charge) prepared by the fishermen: salads and fruit, fish or lobster depending on the season, but always freshly caught and cooked in front of you. A real treat! Enjoy this Eden to the full in the afternoon and evening. This miracle of nature, the most beautiful lagoon in the Grenadines, will provide you with the most wonderful setting for your overnight anchorage.

Wake up to paradise! The urge to dive will be so strong that you'll have to skip breakfast. Baradal is best visited in the morning, when the iguanas are basking in the sun. Snorkeling fans are in for a treat: the shallow barrier reef is teeming with fish, turtles, rays and coral. For those who've never done it before, there's a great place to start. Be careful: the Tobago Cays Marine Park is protected and its natural balance is fragile. So don't hit the coral with your flippers, and don't pick up any shells or pieces of coral. In any case, once out of the water, dry and dead, these little natural jewels lose their color. For a relaxing break between dives, the pristine beaches of the islets Petit Tabac, Baradal, Jamesby, Petit Rameau and Petit Bateau invite you to a soothing robinsonnade. Dinner and overnight at anchor

Spend the morning in the Tobago Cays, feasting once again on this giant aquarium dotted with islands and wild beaches, before setting sail for a new dream island just a stone's throw away, Petit Saint Vincent. This private island will welcome you for anchoring and swimming, before or after lunch. You'll leave Petit Saint-Vincent in the early afternoon to discover one of the Grenadines' mythical islets: Morpion. Morpion is a white sandbar whose contours change with the tides. Just a few dozen meters long, Morpion is characterized by its unique construction, a coconut leaf hut. Famous the world over, it has been photographed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and featured on the cover of several magazines. The surrounding coral reefs are ideal for snorkeling. Weighing anchor in the late afternoon, you'll head for Union, which you'll reach in the evening. If you wish, you can dine ashore (at an additional cost) in one of the island's restaurants, including the beautiful Bougainvilla terrace. In the village of Clifton Bay, evenings are often enlivened by the percussive sounds of the Steel Bands. It's a great place to have a party. Dinner and overnight on board, at anchor or alongside.

Union covers 8km², and is the most mountainous of the archipelago: its Mount Parnassus rises to 304 meters. The harbor village of Clifton is typical and lively, and popular with yachtsmen. Small shops and a typical market are located in the main street. Some are run by French people who settled here over twenty years ago. You'll have the morning to explore Clifton, do a bit of shopping and enjoy a coffee on the terrace while watching the island's morning life. If you fancy a good walk, the beaches of Belmont, Richmond or Bloody Bay and the village of Ashton are well worth a visit. Thompson Reef is a famous kite-surfing spot, and you can watch the kiters from the beautiful beach! Lunch at anchor off charming Happy Island. You'll then leave Union to discover Canouan. Less than ten square kilometers of softness, calm and voluptuousness... and for luxury, one of the finest resorts in the Caribbean. This small, crescent-shaped island is both one of the wildest and one of the most exclusive in the Grenadines archipelago. Since the early 1990s, the Canouan Resort has owned around a third of its surface area: luxury villas, casino, golf course, the largest swimming pool in the Caribbean, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Before that, some thirty years ago, there were no roads or electricity, and fresh water was delivered by boat from St Vincent. Almost all the local families - 750 souls - earn their living from the company that runs the resort. It goes without saying that this resort, originally designed and managed by the Raffles group, was chosen because of its superb location. The water is crystal-clear, and a large coral reef, ideal for diving, protects ideal white-sand beaches. At its center, you'll discover a pretty little 17th-century church, transported by ship from England and rebuilt on site in the 19th century. Dinner and overnight at anchor in Canouan.

Enjoy another moment in this protected setting, paying a courtesy visit to the marvellous underwater fauna and flora, or lazing on the beach admiring the setting, then between late morning and early afternoon, you'll leave Canouan to the south to reach Bequia. Relax in one of Bequia's many small bars, where local craftsmen sell attractive souvenirs, before returning to your boat for dinner. Overnight at anchor.

After breakfast, you'll weigh anchor for a sail (approx. 2h30) to the large island of Saint Vincent, which you'll reach by lunchtime. You'll anchor in pretty Cumberland Bay, lined with coconut palms. In the afternoon, you can take an excursion that will take you through the island's charming and little-known villages, some of which have names reminiscent of the island's former French presence, and take you to the Dark View Falls (extra charge). Both are easily accessible on foot, crossing the river on a suspension bridge. The setting is incredible, the vegetation more than lush - you'd think you were at the end of the world! A small bar on the beach will welcome you (some evenings...) for an aperitif or a nightcap before returning to your catamaran. Overnight at anchor.

After breakfast, you'll leave Saint Vincent, heading due north towards Martinique. As you cross the Canal de Sainte Lucie, you may be lucky enough to spot dolphins or the occasional whale. Keep your eyes peeled! As the sea can be a little rough in this channel, you'll appreciate the stability of your catamaran, as on the outward journey! Arrive opposite the large beach of Sainte Anne, just off Pointe Marin, for an afternoon of idleness, strolling and water sports. The more energetic can enjoy the village entertainment after dinner. Dinner and overnight at anchor opposite Sainte Anne.

After an early breakfast, your catamaran raises anchor one last time to head for the port of Le Marin. 
You'll have to leave your boat and crew at 9:00 am.